Beyond Friends

Beyond Friends
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Beyond Friends: a podcast through her eyes is hosted by Mai Xee, Pang, and Sunny. We’re a group of friends who started this podcast as a space to tell our stories; rooted in our refugee and immigrant background and how these identities are currently helping us navigate adult-hood. We’re excited to explore this platform together and hope maybe you’ll share your stories with us one day. So get cozy and press play.

  1. 07/22/2023

    Ep. 42 - Life Moves So Fast

    Hello and welcome to an episode of Beyond Friends.. Our last one.  In this episode, we reflect on our podcasting journey and our lives since we’ve started the podcast - so much has happened! Beyond Friends started as a passion project in the thick of the pandemic and we’ve been so grateful to share this space with you all. ❤ As time has gone by, our capacities have shifted and we’ve collectively agreed that this podcast has served us in the ways it’s needed to. Alas, the last episode of Beyond Friends has come. We thank you all SO, SO much for joining this adventure. Who knows, we may be back one day. If so, till next time! — Hosts: Mai Xee Vang, Pang Xiong, Sunny Thao Music produced by Pang Xiong Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @teambeyondfriends https://www.facebook.com/teambeyondfriends https://www.instagram.com/teambeyondfriends Email us at teambeyondfriends@gmail.com

    38 min

  2. 05/30/2023

    Ep. 41 - Let's talk about S-E-X baby!

    We’re ready to get down and maybe a bit dirty. 😉  In today’s episode Mai Xee, Pang, and Sunny are talking about their views of sex as mid-20 girlies in comparison to their adolescent years. We’re tapping into purity culture, familial upbringing, and how modern society views sex.  So strap-on and plug into today’s ride. We’ll be gentle. 💗 — Hosts: Mai Xee Vang, Pang Xiong, Sunny Thao Intro music by Mr Smith - Short Burn -  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/studio-city/short-burn/  Mid-episode & outro music produced by Pang Xiong Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @teambeyondfriends https://www.facebook.com/teambeyondfriends https://www.instagram.com/teambeyondfriends Email us at teambeyondfriends@gmail.com

    50 min

  3. 04/30/2023

    Ep. 40 - The Song Poet

    The Song Poet, a memoir written by Hmong author, Kao Kalia Yang, becomes the first Hmong story adapted for the operatic stage. It’s a story about a Hmong father’s hope, art, and grief. In this episode, we talk about the stories in The Song Poet and how we relate to them. A few tears were shed as we thought about our parents and their journeys. What are your parents' stories? — Hosts: Mai Xee Vang, Pang Xiong, Sunny Thao Music produced by Pang Xiong Lofi music by Lasfm Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @teambeyondfriends https://www.facebook.com/teambeyondfriends https://www.instagram.com/teambeyondfriends Email us at teambeyondfriends@gmail.com

    33 min

  4. 03/21/2023

    Ep. 39 - Let that sh*t go~

    We’ve all been there - messy, sticky, and sh*tty situations. In this episode, we dive into some stories from the Am I the A*****e (AITA) Reddit thread, Hmong Talk Facebook page, and submissions from listeners. Join us on these roller coaster of emotions, as we talk through these scenarios. Maybe it’s time to let that sh*t go… — Hosts: Mai Xee Vang, Pang Xiong, Sunny Thao Music produced by Pang Xiong Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @teambeyondfriends https://www.facebook.com/teambeyondfriends https://www.instagram.com/teambeyondfriends Email us at teambeyondfriends@gmail.com

    30 min

  5. 02/22/2023

    Ep. 38 - Ships Ahoy, Welcoming a Bundle of Joy!

    All aboard the ship to parenthood! Whoa.. sounds exciting but scary. As we grow older, more and more of our peers are entering new chapters of their lives - for many, it’s marriage and having kids. In this episode, we explore new parenthood by picking the brains of our friends, Alexis and Chewmeng, the first couple in our friend group to welcome a bundle of joy. We had a lot of questions on the journey of becoming new parents, mental health during these transitions, and how marriage dynamics might change. What raging waters have other parents sailed through and what tips do you have? — Hosts: Mai Xee Vang, Pang Xiong, Sunny Thao Guests: Alexis & Chewmeng Intro & outro music produced by Pang Xiong Intermission Music by RomanBelov from Pixabay Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @teambeyondfriends https://www.facebook.com/teambeyondfriends https://www.instagram.com/teambeyondfriends Email us at teambeyondfriends@gmail.com

    1h 6m

  6. 01/25/2023

    Ep. 37 - Truth or Drink?

    New year, same trio! To start off the new year, Mai Xee, Pang, and Sunny got together and decided it’s time to spice things up! We asked you to send some spicy questions and they were hot. 🔥 Join us to find out what we did or didn’t answer. 😉 Special shout out to our listeners who sent some questions! We missed y'all during our break but we're excited for Season 4, so buckle up buttercups - it's gonna be a great one. ❤️‍🔥 ----- Hosts: Mai Xee Vang, Pang Xiong, Sunny Thao Intro & outro music produced by Pang Xiong Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @teambeyondfriends https://www.facebook.com/teambeyondfriends https://www.instagram.com/teambeyondfriends Email us at teambeyondfriends@gmail.com

    50 min

  7. 11/16/2022

    Ep. 34 - Beyond Loving Your Body

    You’ve probably heard of the many diets people could follow, or the workouts they can try. You’ve probably also heard about the concepts and language to use when talking about bodies - like body positivity and body neutrality. How much should you think positively about your body and love it? Or should you simply embrace your body for what it is: a body? In this episode, we talk about our bodies - our experiences with body image, weight, and self-acceptance. What’s your journey been like? — Book referenced: The Body is not an Apology, Sonya Renee Taylor Foreword by Ijeoma Oluo Hosts: Mai Xee Vang, Pang Xiong, Sunny Thao Intro & outro music produced by Pang Xiong Interval music produced by: Sleepy Cat by Lofi Hour and Calm Study Lofi by SoulProdMusic on Pixabay.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @teambeyondfriends https://www.facebook.com/teambeyondfriends https://www.instagram.com/teambeyondfriends Email us at teambeyondfriends@gmail.com

    1h 6m

  8. 10/21/2022

    Ep. 33 - Spooky Situation-ships: Booed up or Boo?

    “If there’s something weird and don’t look good who you gonna call, Ghost Busters! Just kidding, us - Beyond Friends.” 😂 Your friendly neighborhood podcast.  Though the season of love has yet to approach us and Hot Girl Summer has gone with the wind, ghosting season is just in. Tune in to hear the trios' experience with being ghosted and ghosting others, and if you stick around long enough - you might even get some advice on how to deal with these spooky encounters. 👻

    40 min
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Beyond Friends: a podcast through her eyes is hosted by Mai Xee, Pang, and Sunny. We’re a group of friends who started this podcast as a space to tell our stories; rooted in our refugee and immigrant background and how these identities are currently helping us navigate adult-hood. We’re excited to explore this platform together and hope maybe you’ll share your stories with us one day. So get cozy and press play.

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  • Creator
    Beyond Friends
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Beyond Friends
  • Show Website
    Beyond Friends